CBeebies is reviving popular children's animation Mouse and Mole for a Christmas special.
The series - based on Joyce Dunbar's Mouse and Mole short stories - was originally adapted for television by Joy Whitby in 1996, with Alan Bennett and the late Richard Briers voicing the title characters.
Bennett and Briers reprise their roles in Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time - which was recorded a few years ago, before the latter passed away in February.
Harry Potter star Imelda Staunton joins the cast as a meddling shrew, who wreaks havoc in the animal's usually peaceful home.
Between them, the three cast members also provide the voices for 14 other characters.
Controller of CBeebies Kay Benbow said: "Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time is a beautiful animated version of one of the popular books by Joyce Dunbar which is perfect family viewing.
"Children will love the gorgeous, playful characters of Mouse...
The series - based on Joyce Dunbar's Mouse and Mole short stories - was originally adapted for television by Joy Whitby in 1996, with Alan Bennett and the late Richard Briers voicing the title characters.
Bennett and Briers reprise their roles in Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time - which was recorded a few years ago, before the latter passed away in February.
Harry Potter star Imelda Staunton joins the cast as a meddling shrew, who wreaks havoc in the animal's usually peaceful home.
Between them, the three cast members also provide the voices for 14 other characters.
Controller of CBeebies Kay Benbow said: "Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time is a beautiful animated version of one of the popular books by Joyce Dunbar which is perfect family viewing.
"Children will love the gorgeous, playful characters of Mouse...
- 11/7/2013
- Digital Spy
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